Little St. James: The Island of Secrets
A journey to Little St. James, Jeffrey Epstein's private island in the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the dark secrets it is alleged to hold.
Paradise with a Sinister Purpose
In 1998, Jeffrey Epstein purchased a 75-acre private island in the U.S. Virgin Islands called Little St. James. To the outside world, it was a tropical paradise, a secluded getaway for the rich and famous. But according to the testimony of numerous victims, the island was the epicenter of Epstein’s sex trafficking operation, a place where he could commit his crimes with impunity, far from the prying eyes of the law.
The Compound
Epstein transformed the island into a sprawling, heavily fortified compound. He built a massive main residence, a number of guest villas, a library, a cinema, and a gym. The island was also home to a strange, blue-and-white striped temple-like structure with a golden dome, the purpose of which remains a mystery. The entire island was monitored by a sophisticated security system, with cameras and guards at every turn.
The Allegations
The allegations surrounding Little St. James are deeply disturbing. Victims have described being flown to the island on Epstein’s private jet and being forced to participate in orgies and other sexual acts with Epstein and his powerful guests. They have spoken of a culture of fear and intimidation, where they were trapped and isolated, with no way to escape.
The island was allegedly a place where Epstein could indulge his darkest fantasies. The remoteness of the location and the lack of oversight made it the perfect place to carry out his crimes.
The Aftermath
After Epstein’s death, the island became a key focus of the investigation. The FBI raided the compound, seizing computers, documents, and other evidence. The contents of those seizures have not been made public, but they are believed to be a crucial part of the ongoing investigation into Epstein’s network.
In 2022, the government of the U.S. Virgin Islands filed a lawsuit against Epstein’s estate, alleging that the island was the site of a massive sex trafficking operation. The lawsuit seeks to seize the island and use the proceeds to compensate the victims.
Little St. James was once a symbol of Jeffrey Epstein’s wealth and power. Today, it is a symbol of his depravity, a beautiful place with a very ugly past. The secrets it holds are still being uncovered, but one thing is certain: this was no ordinary island paradise.